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"Whatever happens to Wushuang City has nothing to do with me. As long as they don't destroy the Teleportation Array set up by the Ling Sheng Dynasty, it's fine."
Wei Chen thought as Donghua had already grabbed his arm and was flying towards the peak of Sword Mountain.
The Ling Sheng Dynasty dominated the Eastern Region, having established Teleportation Arrays in countless countries for communication.
Communication, in reality, was merely the transportation of resources and talents; the Ling Sheng Dynasty offered no assistance to the nations.
"Wei Chen, do you know the relationships among the high-ranking officials of Wushuang City and the Chu Family?" As the group flew towards the peak of Sword Mountain, Donghua felt relaxed and asked Wei Chen with a light laugh.
"Chu Liuxiang was the former city lord, and he had no sons. Later, he passed the position to his nephew, Chu Yu. Now, Chu Yu also has no sons, so if nothing unexpected happens, the future city lord should be Chuliang. After that, it seems that Chu Feng won't inherit the position either; the inheritance within the Chu Family is quite peculiar, as the city lord's position cannot be passed down to one's own son."
When Wei Chen heard this from Musa, he was taken aback but soon understood upon reflection.
"Exactly. The Chu Family maintains its competitiveness because of this. The internal strife is intense, and every family member feels immense pressure, which naturally leads to diligent cultivation. If you establish your own power in the future, you might consider implementing this rule; the benefits will definitely outweigh the drawbacks." Donghua smiled and stopped talking; intelligent people grasp things quickly without needing too much explanation.
"What kind of power can I establish?" Wei Chen forced a smile.
Before long, they had ascended above the clouds and reached a high-altitude area where oxygen was thin. The peak of Sword Mountain appeared before them.
Miasma—countless gray mists enveloped the summit, creating a swirling cloud-like appearance reminiscent of a fairyland. However, everyone wore serious expressions; they all knew that this was not mere mist but lethal miasma. Having crossed above the clouds, there was no such thing as swirling fog.
At that moment, Chu Liuxiang spoke solemnly: "Everyone, listen up. The Antidote Pills we prepared for you can prevent miasma invasion for three hours. After three hours, take a second pill."
Upon hearing this, everyone promptly consumed their Antidote Pills. The Chu Family had made ample preparations; such difficulties were not enough to hinder them. While Antidote Pills weren't extremely rare, they were still valuable, and with ten pills each, it seemed sufficient.
"I'll wait and see how things go before taking mine; perhaps miasma won't be a problem for me," Wei Chen said without taking an Antidote Pill. Donghua pondered for a moment and recalled how Song He’s Poison Barrier had been inexplicably absorbed by Wei Chen; he decided not to press further.
The area at the peak of Sword Mountain was vast—larger even than that of Cloud Spirit Sect Master Peak. The group landed on an open space where everything they could see was shrouded in gray-white mist with extremely low visibility. Even Donghua and Chu Liuxiang could only see within a hundred meters.
The grayish-white mist contained a terrifying number of toxic particles, so fine that the eyes could hardly distinguish them, and even the breath could not filter them out. As long as one inhaled, a portion would inevitably be absorbed.
Wei Chen paused his breathing as he entered the miasma with Donghua, squinting to observe for a moment before slightly relaxing and taking a gentle breath.
As the toxic gas entered Wei Chen's body, his Soul Power automatically began to operate at that instant. The toxins that merged into his lung's blood vessels were instantly enveloped by his Soul Power and transported entirely to the Brahma Flower Soul, becoming nourishment for the Brahma Flower.
"Indeed, it can absorb toxins. Just this effect alone makes the Brahma Flower Soul incredibly precious."
Wei Chen chuckled inwardly and then calmed himself to breathe normally.
"Are you alright?" Donghua asked with a hint of curiosity.
"I'm fine," Wei Chen replied with a smile. Donghua sighed lightly; it was truly infuriating how some people seemed to thrive in such situations.
"Everyone, this is the outermost part of the ruins. As we delve deeper, the miasma will become increasingly severe, and even Antidote Pills won't provide complete protection. The Old Man has no solutions either; at that point, you'll have to assess your own conditions. If you can't hold on, just withdraw. Also, there are many beasts here; do your best to hunt them down and take their Demon Cores."
Chu Liuxiang called out and summoned Chu Yu to his side. The two pillars of the Chu Family felt a sense of duty in this moment. But everyone knew that by leading the way, they would likely be the first to discover the best treasures.
In an instant, everyone moved forward, closely following Chu Liuxiang and Chu Yu.
Wei Chen and Donghua walked at the back, leisurely taking their steps with calm expressions.
"Wei Chen, sometimes learning to endure can have its benefits. Following behind doesn’t guarantee we’ll find something good, but it also means we won’t suffer significant losses. The truly valuable items will undoubtedly be beyond what even the Chu Family can obtain; once we reach the center, we’ll understand that there’s no need to fight over things at this moment. Those two Eighth Rank Soul Realm Experts who fell here—though their corpses have decayed—managed to create such dense miasma at Sword Mountain’s peak. One of them must have practiced a toxic cultivation method."
Donghua remained composed, exuding an aura of mastery that Wei Chen had unknowingly begun to absorb.
"Wherever miasma is thickest, toxic beasts are sure to exist; that's a given. Perhaps our final challenge will be those terrifying beasts. Will they work together when the time comes? Heh, human nature is inherently selfish; who wouldn’t want the Soul Techniques and Cultivation Methods of Eighth Rank Soul Realm Experts?"
Wei Chen nodded. He also didn't believe that these temporarily recruited individuals would work together to deal with the beasts; they were likely just holding back their strength to take advantage of the situation.
After walking about a mile, a faint aura of beasts began to emerge, and everyone became alert, realizing they were not far from where the beasts roamed.
After walking a few hundred meters, a sudden hissing sound broke the silence. Chu Liuxiang stopped and turned to Donghua, clasping his hands in greeting. "Brother Donghua, you have seen much and know a lot; do you recognize what kind of beast makes this sound?"
His inquiry was a pretext; he truly wanted Donghua to step forward. Many present suspected it was the Crimson-eyed Snake, so how could Chu Liuxiang not know?
All eyes turned toward Donghua, but he remained unfazed, rooted in place. He replied calmly, "It should be the Crimson-eyed Snake, a second-tier beast. It's not particularly strong, but if there are too many of them, it could become troublesome."
As soon as he finished speaking, the hissing grew louder. The crowd's expressions shifted slightly as the sounds came from all directions; countless Crimson-eyed Snakes were closing in!
"Everyone do your part; protect the weak in the center."
Wei Chen and the other young individuals instinctively moved to the center while Fifth-Grade Spirit Realm Experts surrounded them. Chu Liuxiang and Donghua took positions at the front and back, ready for action.
The first Crimson-eyed Snake appeared within sight, its body as thick as a wrist and about ten feet long, entirely black with crimson eyes. As soon as it showed itself, a Spirit Realm Expert struck it down with a burst of Soul Power.
Then came the second, third, fourth...
Countless Crimson-eyed Snakes slithered forward, their red tongues flicking out. The experts remained calm, unleashing low-level Soul Techniques with ease. Each technique dispatched several Crimson-eyed Snakes. Low-level Soul Techniques required little Soul Power and were quicker and simpler to release. By the time one reached Fifth Rank Spirit Realm, their control over Soul Power was quite refined; they wouldn’t waste even a bit where it wasn’t needed.
The young people at the center of the circle began to feel more relaxed as they exchanged glances. Only Wei Chen remained focused, observing how those experts executed their techniques; the colorful displays of Soul Techniques fascinated him.
However, half an hour passed without any sign of the Crimson-eyed Snakes diminishing their assault. More and more of them approached fearlessly, charging at the experts.
Everyone felt the pressure mounting; this couldn’t continue. With so many Crimson-eyed Snakes around, how could they possibly eliminate them all?
"Then, should we fly directly to the center? If we don't eliminate them completely, once we reach the center, all kinds of beasts will surround us. Just a war of attrition could wear us out completely, right?"
Everyone understood this logic; otherwise, they would have rushed in long ago instead of lingering here. The asymmetric slaughter continued, with the number of Crimson-eyed Snakes showing no signs of decreasing. Outside the circle, the shattered bodies of Crimson-eyed Snakes were scattered everywhere, their thick blood scent filling the air, causing everyone to feel slightly agitated and eager to kill.
Some even flew a few meters high, breaking out of the circle to strike down at the Crimson-eyed Snakes from above. Those individuals were in a frenzy, while the true experts remained calm, steadily releasing low-level Soul Techniques. If they could stand still, they certainly wouldn’t waste Soul Power by flying around unnecessarily.
Another half hour passed before the Crimson-eyed Snakes finally ceased appearing. After killing the last one, everyone maintained their vigilance and sat down on the ground, quickly consuming Soul Power Pills like candy to restore their Soul Power.
Even Donghua and Chu Liuxiang, two Spirit Wisdom Realm experts, closed their eyes to recuperate without daring to slack off.
There would be no shortage of beasts ahead; more slaughter awaited them.
After resting for two hours, everyone took their second Antidote Pill and continued onward. The density of Miasma gradually deepened, greatly affecting their vision and making it difficult to see far ahead. Coupled with the cover of ancient trees in the jungle, visibility became increasingly poor.
After traveling another two miles, a new wave of beasts charged at them.
"Paralyze them! Why are there still snakes?"
"The evolved version of the Crimson-eyed Snake: Golden-Eyed Snake. A Third-Rank Monster."
"Are we going to see a Fourth-Rank Three-Eyed Snake next? This isn’t Sword Mountain; it’s clearly Serpent Mountain!"
The group muttered curses under their breath while continuing their actions. The Third-Rank Golden-Eyed Snakes were not enough to pose a threat to them. However, this batch had a higher rank; low-level Soul Techniques were ineffective against them. They needed techniques of Rank Three or above, which took longer to release and consumed more Soul Power, causing beads of sweat to form on everyone's foreheads.
Fortunately, there were fewer Golden-Eyed Snakes this time compared to the previous Crimson-eyed Snakes. Half an hour later, the battle concluded. Donghua summoned Wei Chen and said, "Go retrieve the Demon Cores from the Golden-Eyed Snakes; the more we get, the better."
The same instructions were given by every Fifth-Rank expert to their family members or disciples from Cloud Spirit Sect.
In an instant, the strongest talents from the Refined Realm surged into the Fate Soul Realm, disregarding the stench of blood as they rummaged through the shattered remains of the Golden-Eyed Snake in search of Demon Cores.
A Third-Rank Monster, capable of condensing Demon Cores within its body, was quite valuable.
"Speed! You all can't keep up with me!"
Wei Chen's hands flew wildly among the remains of the Golden-Eyed Snake, searching through one pile before darting to another, reaping a bountiful harvest. By the time he had scoured all the bodies of the Golden-Eyed Snakes, he had found forty-seven thumb-sized Demon Cores, drawing envious glances from the other youths. Most of them had only managed to find a handful.
"Put them away. Don't sell these; if you’re not afraid of toxins, you can absorb them as Soul Power Pills. Others can't do that," Donghua whispered to Wei Chen.
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen's face lit up with joy. This was a pleasant surprise!
Delving another eight hundred meters deeper, they were met with a Fourth-Rank Monster—the Three-Eyed Snake! Just as expected, what was guessed had indeed come to pass!
Seeing this scene, both Chu Liuxiang and Donghua's expressions darkened considerably.
"Junior talents, protect yourselves; the circle may be torn apart!" Chu Liuxiang said with great seriousness.
Donghua leaned closer to Wei Chen and spoke in an authoritative tone, "Kid, be smart and don’t die here."
Wei Chen nodded nonchalantly, his gaze fixed on the charging Three-Eyed Snake as he thought about the fortune ahead—Demon Cores galore!
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